This very practical series will help adolescents and adults alike to understand mathematics as it relates to their everyday lives. Each book covers basic math concepts and skills before exploring the more specific topics. Clear explanations are followed by ample practice. Each section also has a pretest, a section review, and posttest.

This very practical series will help adolescents and adults alike to understand mathematics as it relates to their everyday lives. Each book covers basic math concepts and skills before exploring the more specific topics. Clear explanations are followed by ample practice. Each section also has a pretest, a section review, and posttest.

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The ultimate math practice book! Filled with quick and accurate lessons and tons of practice questions covering all major math topics: basic math, algebra, geometry, fractions, ratios, square roots and much more. Tests math knowledge with practice questions with complete answer explanations that walk the learner through the process of working out every one of the math problems posed. This workbook is essential for students who need to brush up on their math skills.

An illustrated reference to construction-related mathematical questions that includes explanations, helpful tips, formulas and calculations, metric conversion tables, and more.

Workshop math problems guidebook filled with practical applications for construction, workshop, and the home.

Grade Level: 6-8 Interest Level: 8-12 A really practical application of math. Each book includes activities such as reading comprehension, filling out forms, using a glossary, and answering math word problems. The multi-step word problems cover adding and subtracting money, multiplying and dividing money, figuring percentages, working with large numbers, and more. This life skills program will help students master math skills that are essential to everyday life! Early knowledge of the wisdom of shopping wisely helps to establish valuable, lifelong consumer habits. Introduce students to the many ways they can judge a purchase to determine if it is the best possible choice. The math word problems will help reinforce the lessons presented and promote awareness of the advantages to smart shopping. 64 pages.